Usability and acceptance of interactive whiteboards: MCIU as a case study

Abstract

Determining the significance of a particular tool and predicting the success of implementation is essential prior to its adoption. This study aimed to investigate the issue with acceptance and use of Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) and examine factors that influence and predict acceptance and use among Staff Members based on the construct presented by Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). To empirically test the model, a survey was administered to fifty respondents consisting of academicians from Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU). Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation and Regression analysis techniques were employed to describe the acceptance process. The result revealed that the level of acceptance of the IWB amongst the University staff members was low. However, the independent variables (Perceived Usefulness, Job Relevance, Computer Self Efficacy, Facilitating Condition, Perceived Ease of Use, and Awareness) were found to have strong support to predict the Behavioral Intention to use the IWB. Based on the findings, approaches on how to improve the level of acceptance and usage were recommended.

Keywords — Interactive Whiteboard, Technology Acceptance Model, Learning Institution, Academic Staff